CVE-2021-24008
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-24008 impacting fortinet fortimail. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).
Original NVD Description
Source: NIST NVD📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 Affected Versions Matrix
| Affected Product | fortinet / fortimail |
| Affected Versions | * |
| Weakness Enumeration | CWE-200 |
Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe
Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2021-24008 impacting fortinet fortimail.
id: cve-2021-24008
info:
name: fortinet fortimail - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
author: cybervault-security-intel
severity: medium
description: |
Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-24008 affecting fortinet fortimail.
Evaluation: An exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere vulnerability [CWE-497] in FortiDDoS version 5.4.0, version 5.3.2 and be...
reference:
- https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-24008
classification:
cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
cvss-score: 5.3
cve-id: CVE-2021-24008
cwe-id: CWE-200
tags: cve,cve-2021-24008,fortinet,fortimail,medium
http:
- method: GET
path:
- "{BaseURL}/"
- "{BaseURL}/api/"
matchers-condition: and
matchers:
- type: status
status:
- 200
- type: word
words:
- "fortimail"
part: body
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-24008
# Target: fortinet fortimail | CVSS: 5.3 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only
import requests
import sys
def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-24008 (fortinet fortimail)...")
headers = {
"User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
"Accept": "*/*"
}
try:
r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
if r.status_code < 500:
print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against fortinet fortimail scope (*).")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
return False
if __name__ == '__main__':
url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
verify_vulnerability(url)
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-24008
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install fortimail 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade fortimail 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update fortimail
# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i fortimail 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i fortimail
# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."
🛡️ Remediation & Security Action
- Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
- Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
- Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
🔗 Verified Technical References
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide
How do I fix CVE-2021-24008 in fortinet fortimail?
Review vendor-specific security notices and update fortinet fortimail packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.
Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2021-24008?
No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.
What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2021-24008?
CVE-2021-24008 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.